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I fell on a chair with my phone in my pocket. The phone wasn't flush to my thigh but rather the left side against the thigh and the right pointing away. So my force came down on it and ya. I'm really surprised at this considering the expensive case. Guess I'll have to get it repaired. Doesn't any one have any advice or experiences with this?
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That sucks dude! I'm not surprised though. I imagine you weigh 100+lbs. That will crush anything that's thin plastic.
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They're meant to protect against small drops and the elements to an extent like dust and scratching. It's not indestructible.
Protective cases are usually expensive, luckily I got mine free when I got the phone (the Commuter Otter Box).
asimowalk said:
They're meant to protect against small drops and the elements to an extent like dust and scratching. It's not indestructible.
Protective cases are usually expensive, luckily I got mine free when I got the phone (the Commuter Otter Box).
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Ya like I've thrown it 30 ft before without a scratch so I was just surprised at this.
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Does the screen face outward in the defender case? On the occasion I use a case, its the best buy platinum which faces in while on the belt clip, it's taken some serious beatings without a scratch.
I'd be real sore through if I were quadrupling the size of my phone package to thwart off like damage, only for it to happen! Must have hit that chair just right.
I've had otter box defender on all my phones and it has protected them from drops and sliding across parking lot when falling out of pocket. However I have never sat on it. I think the only way to fully protect your phone is to fully encase it in titanium with gel padding. Oh and not sit on it.
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I find a lot of people complaining about this very issue.. Just cause it says its tough doesn't mean its going to protect it all the time against everything. Sorry, It does suck.. Very costly.. but its user error, not product error.
However, get a little sand behind the OtterBox on the iphone 4 an the glass cracks
Same goes for the InvisibleSheild.. people think because they see the phone hit with a hammer and ground with a dremmel tool on YouTube, that its gonna outlast everything i.e. keep the phone from breaking.. I don't think people understand that your phone isn't safe unless YOU are paying attention.
Brad.S. said:
I find a lot of people complaining about this very issue.. Just cause it says its tough doesn't mean its going to protect it all the time against everything. Sorry, It does suck.. Very costly.. but its user error, not product error.
However, get a little sand behind the OtterBox on the iphone 4 an the glass cracks
Same goes for the InvisibleSheild.. people think because they see the phone hit with a hammer and ground with a dremmel tool on YouTube, that its gonna outlast everything i.e. keep the phone from breaking.. I don't think people understand that your phone isn't safe unless YOU are paying attention.
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After throwing it 30 feet aand it hitting a fence I kinda assumed it was indestructible
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ian1 said:
After throwing it 30 feet aand it hitting a fence I kinda assumed it was indestructible
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It hitting the ground under its own weight is completely different than landing on it with over 100lbs of force. Either way, you got lucky the first time when you threw it at a fence. Not smart.
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It hitting the ground under its own weight is completely different than landing on it with over 100lbs of force. Either way, you got lucky the first time when you threw it at a fence. Not smart.
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Yes I understand basic physics thanks for the review
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Yes I understand basic physics thanks for the review
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Very good!
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Pm sent.
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Won't Otterbox replace your phone if its damaged while you have their case on it? Or something like that?
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Sully6789 said:
Won't Otterbox replace your phone if its damaged while you have their case on it? Or something like that?
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No, they'll replace the case
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However, get a little sand behind the OtterBox on the iphone 4 an the glass cracks
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Two major reasons I don't use a Defender anymore. One is that my phone was overheating while inside of it. Two is that right there. If the Defender's screen protector adheres perfectly to your screen, you're set. Two issues there--one, the screen protector is attached to the case, and not to your phone. Two, OtterBox's own instructions say to use baby powder to put a fine layer between the protector and the screen so that the "oil slick" appearance is gone.
In short, sand and dust will easily find their way in through the openings for the headphone jack and power cord, and when they do, they'll find their way onto the screen, at which point normal use of the phone will press them against the glass and potentially scratch it.
The Defender is a pretty good case, don't get me wrong, but for $30 (Amazon price), I'd prefer to have something that won't overheat and scratch up my phone. There's a case that's essentially an OtterBox look-alike on Amazon that costs $3+shipping, and I use it almost every time I travel. The OtterBox case hasn't left my desk drawer since I took it off and switched to hybrid and TPU cases.
T.J. Bender said:
Two major reasons I don't use a Defender anymore. One is that my phone was overheating while inside of it. Two is that right there. If the Defender's screen protector adheres perfectly to your screen, you're set. Two issues there--one, the screen protector is attached to the case, and not to your phone. Two, OtterBox's own instructions say to use baby powder to put a fine layer between the protector and the screen so that the "oil slick" appearance is gone.
In short, sand and dust will easily find their way in through the openings for the headphone jack and power cord, and when they do, they'll find their way onto the screen, at which point normal use of the phone will press them against the glass and potentially scratch it.
The Defender is a pretty good case, don't get me wrong, but for $30 (Amazon price), I'd prefer to have something that won't overheat and scratch up my phone. There's a case that's essentially an OtterBox look-alike on Amazon that costs $3+shipping, and I use it almost every time I travel. The OtterBox case hasn't left my desk drawer since I took it off and switched to hybrid and TPU cases.
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I removed the screen protector from the defender. I place a screen protector on the actual screen. Works well and no overheating
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I removed the screen protector from the defender. I place a screen protector on the actual screen. Works well and no overheating
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I use a regular screen protector too, with the Commuter case. My phone looks like I just pulled it out the box.
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I use a regular screen protector too, with the Commuter case. My phone looks like I just pulled it out the box.
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Same here. Brand new, not a single scratch or blemish
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T.J. Bender said:
Two major reasons I don't use a Defender anymore. One is that my phone was overheating while inside of it. Two is that right there. If the Defender's screen protector adheres perfectly to your screen, you're set. Two issues there--one, the screen protector is attached to the case, and not to your phone. Two, OtterBox's own instructions say to use baby powder to put a fine layer between the protector and the screen so that the "oil slick" appearance is gone.
In short, sand and dust will easily find their way in through the openings for the headphone jack and power cord, and when they do, they'll find their way onto the screen, at which point normal use of the phone will press them against the glass and potentially scratch it.
The Defender is a pretty good case, don't get me wrong, but for $30 (Amazon price), I'd prefer to have something that won't overheat and scratch up my phone. There's a case that's essentially an OtterBox look-alike on Amazon that costs $3+shipping, and I use it almost every time I travel. The OtterBox case hasn't left my desk drawer since I took it off and switched to hybrid and TPU cases.
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Ugh, of all the bad memories from my dark iPhone days, OtterBox still keeps me up at night. The first 4 months I had the phone I had to replace my Defender 3 times. The hard shell left a scratch on it under the camera, and the rubber/silicone outer kept stretching like crazy. Finally just said "screw it" and bought a Griffin Survivor case. For the same price as the Defender, it must've been twice as bulky but 100 times as protective. I've thrown it at walls, floors and even down three flights of stairs and everything was perfect. The outer virtually didn't stretch out at all, and the inner didn't crack or leave scratches. They make one for the S3, so once I can scrape together some extra cash I'm definitely getting one.
Stock ICS on my S3
xcrazydx said:
I removed the screen protector from the defender. I place a screen protector on the actual screen. Works well and no overheating
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I did that as well, but I can't get the glue residue off and I don't want it sticking to/effing up my screen protector. In the drawer it goes.
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I've always had good experiences with these skins.
http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-4-skin
Was just about to post this as well. Got their email and they are on discount right now and ordered as well.
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Yep, already ordered.
Guess I have to buy this phone now lol
To my fellow UK buyers, the total protection is £7.23 ish after international postage and currency conversion. (Via PayPal)
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Thanks for this, wasn't going to have a cover but the feel a little worried about the glass on the back
How's the overall quality of their body protectors and screen protector? Orange peel, screen degradation, etc? I'm think of picking up their whole kit and just a bumper for my N4
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What i dont like about this brand is that you use liquid soap to apply them wth, you put liquid soap on your device´s screen? that can´t be right
Do they ship to europe?
Yeah I never understood the soap thing.I still have the spray from my zagg so I'm just gonna use that
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You don't actually put soap on your phone, its in the water then rinsed out.
Even though you can't see the soup once rinsed out,
It makes the water have a slight oily substance which helps to cure the skin and helps to apply it.
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Ima order one. Never used this brand but it will have to do .
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Do these skins cover it all? With the glass I need it on both glass surfaces at minimum. I would also like the sides covered as well. Does this company or any other cover that? Soft touch is great but I baby my devices. Having that extra bit of protection and cushion could mean the difference between getting a crack or not in a small fall.
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Fit is nice. But After a while the screen starts the crater and look crappy.
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I never had issues with BSE. I tried almost all the other types of skins but I always seem to find myself coming back to their product.
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You don't actually put soap on your phone, its in the water then rinsed out.
Even though you can't see the soup once rinsed out,
It makes the water have a slight oily substance which helps to cure the skin and helps to apply it.
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Can you elaborate more? , I don't fully understand
, what do you mean you rinse the water, I know what rinse is but rinsing the water makes no sense to me, sorry English is not my main language
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What he means is that soap is not directly applied to the phone. It is diluted in water then the solution is sprayed to the skin. The amount of soap needed is very small. It is just enough to make the solution slippery so that when the skin is applied, you can slide it over the device for adjustment.
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How's the overall quality of their body protectors and screen protector? Orange peel, screen degradation, etc? I'm think of picking up their whole kit and just a bumper for my N4
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BSE is good quality, but it has orange peel effects like Zagg and others. I'd suggest something like XO Skins or Skinomi for the screen, as they don't have that problem.
Just ordered one. I use BSE on my HOX and it's fantastic, minimal orange peel effect and feels smooth to the touch. Much better than Zagg or Skinomi imo, I've not tried XO.
Xo is a good company... fast shipping etc but their skins are very rubbery. I'd rather have a little orange peel than have my finger stick. I had that on my nexus 7 and even after a couple months it didn't go away.
I ordered from bse but have never used them before. They claim to have changed their film for 2012 to make it feel better, apply easier, etc. How is their fit?
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Fit is good. Still have mine on the gnex.
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Just ordered the full package. Hope the phone doesnt get all scratched up before this gets here :/ Reviews are saying the back scratches like a b*tch.
Think I'll get the skins, first reading the title I laughed out loud 'four skins' faux pas or just my British sense of humour
What is the best Epic 4g case that isn't too bulky like an OtterBox? A slime case.
I have this square silicone case in black and white. Sorry about my face
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TaviRawr said:
I have this square silicone case in black and white. Sorry about my face
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EDIT: it isn't so thin. I think its thinner then the otter box, (I have it) but not many cases are thin for this phone. If you find one let me know XD.
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Best? not even close... but I bought a case similar to this one about two years ago. Its saved my phone several times. The part that clips on the keyboard/battery half does not stay on anymore though. The 4 nubs are worn out and don't hold it. The screen part is what I was most worried about though and it still holds tight.
I was planning to go caseless after having aluminum cases on most of my previous phones until I dropped my epic just right and shattered the screen. I replaced the screen assembly and decided to get a case for it. I have went without a screen protector and have not had a single scratch. Gorilla Glass is something I'll be looking for on future phones for sure.
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Not a fan. The silicone is flimsy and our doesn't really cover the lip of the phone that well. Horrible case imo
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I have one that I bought from tmobile and I love the case I accidentally dropped my phone from 3-4 feet and it saved my Gs4 totally. Nice case I just meed a screen protector any recommendations?price is no problem. Thanks
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It's a minimal dual layer, I have one for my gs3, as well as an otterbox. The otterbox has more protection but you gain mass and heft. I like the incipio because it is slim but still offers good protection
I actually had this one on my phone and was paying for it in the store but I scrubbed the purchase before I could even check out. I think it looks really nice and will probably give good drop protection, but the flimsy silicone would drive me crazy. When you push the side buttons the silicone would buckle. The silicone in the top and bottom didn't fit snugly. JMO. Like I said I looked the way it looked. It was the brushed aluminum dual pro shine with black silicone. Just not snug enough of a fit for me.
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I saved my phone from a 6 ft fall right onto the hard floor.I guess some people just dont know cases.
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I have had this case on my S4 since I got the phone thru verizon, about 10 days . Black on black. I wanted a slim case with decent drop protection. This was a good compromise. The soft inner core does over lap on to the front of the screen a bit, wich is good as I can lay the phone face down without damaging the screen. The soft rubber inner core does attract lint where it is exposed, but I expected that.
so far I am happy with the case. But, I have not dropped it .....yet...:laugh:
Greg1964 said:
I have one that I bought from tmobile and I love the case I accidentally dropped my phone from 3-4 feet and it saved my Gs4 totally. Nice case I just meed a screen protector any recommendations?price is no problem. Thanks
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Zagg Invisi shield ftw.
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I just got the otterbox defender case and I really like it but I dont like the built in screen protector. I have a zagg invisible shield on it and it makes the screen look funky with both. So my question is... has anyone removed the built in screen or should I remove the zagg. Im not worried about dust getting in, I'm more worried about drop protection.
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You can take out the defender protector.. I did it with my s3.. It actually pops out fairly easy
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You can take out the defender protector.. I did it with my s3.. It actually pops out fairly easy
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+1 on popping out the built in protector.
trust me, once dust starts making its way under the screen, you'll wonder why you didn't earlier.
Have done this with every otterbox I've owned. Use a regular or glass protector instead and get the best of both protection and clarity.
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